Kennel Assistant
pet care centerMontgomery, AL
Kennel Assistant
pet care centerMontgomery, ALMid L4
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersAnimal CaretakersVeterinary Technologists and Technicians
Job Description:
We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
- Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
- Be compassionate/caring
- Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
- Can work individually, as well as on a team
- Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Prior customer service experience
Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
Ability to work in a wet environment
Benefits:
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)401k Match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity LeaveOne (1) Work/Life Balance day off
- Short-term and long-term disability options
- Supplemental insurance options
- Discounted Veterinary CareScrub allowance
- Hands-on and E-training
- Professional growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
- Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Montgomery, AL
Occupation
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Industry
Veterinary Services
Posted
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